A family of five was displaced this morning when fire broke out on the rear deck of a Lake Ridge townhouse on Tatiana Way and extended up into the attic and minimal damage to one adjoining home.

Prince William County Public Schools salutes our nation’s heroes on Veterans Day, November 11. The Armistice, which halted the fighting during World War I, was signed on November 11, 1918, at 11 a.m., known as “the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.”

During a Nov. 7 altercation, near Sudley Manor Drive and Williamson Blvd, in Manassas, two unknown men attempted to take personal items from another man who broke free of the suspects, who then fled on foot, Prince William County police reported.

Books suitable for local area students in grades kindergarten through a senior in high school (K-12) can find a new home if people will drop them off at one of six sites by Dec. 15. The book collection is a community service project of Manassas Lioness Lions Club.

Five books for $1. Golf clubs for $2 each Clothes for the same prices are some of the bargains smart shoppers can find at the newly opened Save "N" Serve Thrift Store in Manassas.

Manassas City Police in conjunction with the Northern Virginia-District of Columbia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (NOVA/DC ICAC) concluded a two-year investigation into the trading of child pornography over the internet with the arrest of a Sterling man on federal charges.

On November 5th at 6:43PM, investigators from the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the 8200 block of Rainwater Cir in Manassas (20111) to investigate a hit and run crash. The van struck the victim before fleeing the area. The victim was flown to an area hospital where he is expected to make a full recovery.

The Nokesville Christmas Bird Count will be held on December 29, 2013, beginning at 7 a.m. There are three ways people can help. RSVP in required, says Prince William Conservation Alliance that is coordinating the local effort.

Jake Hosen, a PhD candidate at the University of Maryland, will talk about how the stream in your backyard is linked to global carbon cycles and climate change on Nov. 7 at the Prince William Conservation Alliamce meeting in Manassas.